with reintegration before the end of the month. 22 January 1964: Northern Rhodesia gains autonomy from the United Kingdom. 27 April 1964: Creation of the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar from the union of the Republic of Tanganyika and the People's Republic of Zanzibar and Pemba. Its name changes to United Republic of Tanzania on 29 October. 6 July 1964: Nyasaland proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, under the name Malawi. 24 October 1964: Northern Rhodesia proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, under the name Republic of Zambia, but local monarchies are recognized until October 1969. Southern Rhodesia changes its name to Rhodesia. 12 December 1964: The monarchy is abolished in Kenya and it is known as the Republic of Kenya. 11 November 1965: Rhodesia proclaims independence from the United Kingdom, renamed Republic of Rhodesia from 2 March 1970, then Zimbabwe Rhodesia on 1 June 1979. 24 May 1966: Monarchy is abolished in Buganda, then in Ankole, Bunyoro-Kitara and Tooro from 8 September 1967. 6 July 1966: The monarchy is abolished in Malawi and it is known as the Republic of Malawi. 28 November 1966: The Kingdom of Burundi becomes the Republic of Burundi. 5 July 1967: French Somaliland becomes the French Territory of Afars and Issas. 12 March 1968: Mauritius proclaims independence from the United Kingdom. 21 October 1969: The Somali Republic becomes the Somali Democratic Republic. 12 November 1970: Seychelles gains autonomy from the United Kingdom. 1 May 1972: The Republic of Martyazo is proclaimed by Hutu rebels in Burundi. 9 May 1972: Burundi puts an end to the secession of Martyazo. 12 September 1974: The Emperor of Ethiopia is overthrown and Ethiopia, resulting in a 17-year-long civil war. 20 September 1974: Moçambique gains autonomy from Portugal. 21 March 1975: The monarchy is abolished in Ethiopia and is ruled by a military junta called the Derg. 2 June 1975: The monarchy is abolished in Awsa, Ethiopia. 25 June 1975: Moçambique proclaims independence from Portugal under the name People's Republic of Mozambique, a civil war goes from March 1976 to 9 October 1992. 6 July 1975: Comoros proclaims independence from France, recognized 31 December 1975, while Mayotte remains a French territory following a 22 December 1974 referendum. 30 December 1975: The Malagasy Republic becomes the Democratic Republic of Madagascar. 29 June 1976: Seychelles proclaims independence from the United Kingdom as the Republic of Seychelles. 24 December 1976: Mayotte